# Using Superpowers

> Use when starting any conversation — establishes how to find and use skills, requiring Skill tool invocation before ANY response including clarifying questions

- Skill: `paperclipai/using-superpowers` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add paperclipai/using-superpowers`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/paperclipai/using-superpowers/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: paperclipai (https://skillmd.com/u/paperclipai)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/paperclipai/using-superpowers

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Introduction and guidance for the Superpowers skill system. Establishes skill usage discipline and mandatory invocation patterns.